Chapter 2: Thomas

Sam POV

I came back into the infirmary about an hour later. Janet came over and told me he was resting, sleeping. At least it wasn't that damn coma. I took the time to phone other people and tell them about the news. I phone Daniel first because I knew that he would be around everyone else she wanted to tell and he's normally the one with his cell phone on.

"This is great Sam, he awake. I can't believe it; I'm going to come over now. No, I shouldn't. You said he was sleeping. But I want to see him. I bet he wants to see me. Oh but he probably wants you there more than me but then again…" Daniel was rambling with excitement which I could understand but I had had enough

"Daniel!" I interrupted, "Listen, I don't want you to come over until he has met Thomas ok?" Daniel had calmed down enough and now he was concerned,

"Are you sure he should meet Thomas straight away, I mean, he's just woke up. He's probably had enough shock knowing that you are a general. I don't think he wants this dumped on him as well!" Daniel had a point but I wasn't going to give up.

"He needs to know! Plus Tom's been wants to met Jack since I told him about him. I think it's only fair that they meet each sooner rather than later."

"I understand that but, please, ask both of them if they are sure they want to meet each other first. Please."

"OK Daniel. You win. See you later."

"Bye Sam." The line went dead.

I decided to go ask Thomas first as I thought Jack would probably still be asleep. I transported to the house where I saw him playing with Cassie. Even though she was in her thirties she always had babysitting duties because she was the youngest. Good job she didn't mind! His new presents were scattered around the floor along with all the wrapping paper. Cassie was frantically trying to pick it all up but stopped when she saw me.

"Thomas, look who's here." I heard her say as I came fully into the room. I saw Tom's head rise from his present, a toy zat, and look at me. As soon as he realised it was me, he squealed,

"Mum! You're home. Look what Cassie got me!" He held up the toy zat he was holding and fired it at me. Looking disappointed that it didn't work he fired again. Realising it didn't work he asked,

"Mum, why doesn't it work?"

"Thomas Carter, Do you really think that I would allow a working weapon to fall into your possession?"

"Mum, you sound like Teal'c!"

"Sorry, must be spending too much time with him." I bent down and Thomas dropped his present and ran into my arms. I gave him a hug before standing up. I walked over and sat down the sofa. Cassie spoke as I did it,

"Sam, I gotta go. See you tomorrow Thomas."

"Bye Cassie" and Cassie was gone before I could do anything about it. I decided that this would be the best time to inform Thomas of Jack's state.

"Thomas, come here. I have something to tell you. It's about you're dad.

TBC